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A team of motoring enthusiasts has written the South African-built Nissan Navara Warrior into the Guinness Book of World Records, completing an unprecedented 1,480km continuous off-road journey through some of South Africa's most challenging terrain. The record-setting vehicle, freshly launched to the local market and manufactured at Nissan's Rosslyn plant, proved its extraordinary capability by conquering the demanding conditions without a single mechanical issue
The new Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior joins South Africa's premium bakkie lineup with enhanced off-road capabilities, locally engineered modifications, and aggressive styling. We put it through its paces at Piesangkloof to see if it lives up to the competition
Ford's Silverton Manufacturing Plant in South Africa has begun full-scale production of the new Ranger Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV), marking a significant step in the company's sustainability journey. As the exclusive global production hub for this model, the upgraded facility will supply international markets while showcasing Ford's commitment to environmentally responsible manufacturing
Can the GWM P-300 take on the powerhouses in South Africa's bakkie market with a new engine, luxury amenities, and advanced safety features?
Though lacking a competitive edge in some areas, the Mitsubishi Triton's agreeable driving experience, exciting looks and reasonable price tag make it a worthy contender in the double cab space.
Spy shots emanating from Thailand imply that the upcoming Toyota Hilux could be an extensive facelift of the existing model.
Say what you want but the Kia Tasman double cab certainly isn’t a wallflower.
The updated bakkie boasts numerous design changes inside and out, and some markets will also receive a brand new 2. 2-litre Multijet turbodiesel engine.
Mitsubishi is kicking things off with a comprehensive line-up including two single cab models and nine double cabs. Here’s what they have to offer:
There aren’t many countries that rival South Africa when it comes to enthusiasm for the humble, or once humble, bakkie. And things are set to get even more exciting in the next two years.
It’s astounding how the size and type of vehicle determines people's attitude towards you on the road.
Kia has broken the mould with its new one-tonner, which is due to hit South African showrooms in 2025. But is it too polarising for local bakkie fans?
When it comes to localised special edition ‘utes’ Australia has some very interesting machinery and Isuzu’s new D-Max Blade is the latest to come from Walkinshaw’s garage.
It didn’t take Chery long to become a formidable player in the SUV space and now the Chinese auto giant is vying for a slice of the double cab bakkie action.
Five adults and quite a bit of luggage were no match for the Ranger Tremor, on a trip to the 2024 CHOC Sani walk.
It won’t be long before Kia fully reveals its new Tasman one-tonne bakkie to the world. Here’s what we know about it so far: